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The Night She Disappeared by April Henry

"Transcript of 911 Call:911 Operator: 911. Police, fire, or medical?Drew Lyle: Um, police.911 Operator: What seems to be the problem?Drew Lyle: I, uh, I work at Pete's Pizza. ...

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I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga

First Line: "By the time Jazz got to the field outside town, yellow police tape was everywhere, strung from stake to stake in a sort of drunken, off-kilter hexagon."Jazz was very familiar with crime scenes because his father was a serial killer who was responsible for a killing spree which lastest twenty-one years until his capture by a local cop in the small town of Lobo's Nod. ...

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Bemidji Bowl–May 15th

Students that met reading goals were invited to attend a morning of bowling at Bemidji Bowl on Tuesday May 15th.  Forty-five students from elementary ...

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Thursday News Gathering

Noongom @ LLTC: An American Cancer Society / Wellness Center gathering is scheduled for 8 a.m. in Giizhiikaandag Wigamig's Benny Tonce Memorial Drum Room 204. ...

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Minneapolis Digital Inclusion Report

The City of Minneapolis recently released the results of their Digital Community Survey. The survey is interesting in that you can track some high leve ...

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Minneapolis Digital Inclusion Report

The City of Minneapolis recently released the results of their Digital Community Survey. The survey is interesting in that you can track some high leve ...

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Print Coupons for Ice Cream & Frozen Treats

The weather is getting warmer. And my willpower melts when it comes to ice cream. Fortunately, there are a few new coupons to print for ice cream and frozen treats, so we can save a little money (if not calories!). Save $1/2 Nestle Drumstick Sundae Cones multipack or Nestle Frozen Snacks multipack. ...

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Tropical Birds in Crane Lake

Rose-breasted Grosbeak   Scarlet Tanager       These birds, among many others, have just returned “up north” from their wintering grounds down south. ...

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Controversy nets Minnesota Zoo dolphins

There's quite a tizzy brewing over the Minnesota Zoo's decision to discontinue its dolphin exhibit after receiving state bonding funds last year to repair its dolphin tanks. ...

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Make Clearance Sales Work for You All Year

photo credit: Ted Major One of my favorite ways to stretch my money is to shop the clearance sections of stores.  Armed with my coupons, I stalk ...

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Thursday Random Crap In My Head

I just finally got caught up on my ironing. It was like rediscovering a whole new wardrobe. Everything you need to know in Social Media and blogging, you've learned from your Mother: *play nice *clean up your messes *leave things as you found them *don't break your arm patting yourself on the back.  A lot of people must have gotten Snuggies for Christmas. ...

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How To Maintain a Healthy Level Of Insanity

 Any Questions?? RAW and REAL, that's ME! Please Subscribe to the silliness that is Franticmommy! http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/dp ...

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The Last Tulips

Tulips It wasn’t the best year for tulips.  Spring started too early and too warm. Then came frosty nights and hungry rabbits. I’ve been looking all around town for some gorgeous tulips to photograph. ...

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CLE Day on Broadband: Full Notes

Today I attended a full day of Continuing Legal Education sessions on Broadband. It was very interesting. I tried to take full notes (below); I will also try to give some general impressions: The focus is on consumer savings, jobs and economic development The FCC is aware that changing funding mechanisms presents issues for incumbents and other businesses. ...

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Get 100 Prints for $10 Shipped at Snapfish

It’s time to print some photos so you can clear off that camera before all the graduation ceremonies and summer festivities start. Get 100 4×6 photo prints for just $10 at Snapfish when you use the code MOMPRINTS at checkout before Tuesday, May 22.  Shipping is included in the price – which makes this a fabulous deal on photos delivered right to your door! Note:  This post contains affiliate links that help support this site at no additional cost to you. ... More from Northern Cheapskate

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Get Your Family Moving During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

The following information is from the USA.gov team:As the weather gets nicer in May, it’s the perfect time to get outdoors to celebrate National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. ...

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Newspaper Column: Taste Nothing Like Celery!

This week’s column for the Western Itasca Review. May 16th, 2012 Quietly Contrary: Tastes Nothing Like Celery! By Mary Eileen Finch “Rhubarb Pies” was on my list of items to bake at work today. ...

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Report Highlights Smart Rural Communities – including Halstad & Spring Grove MN

Last month, the NTCA (National Telecommunications Cooperative Association) published a collection of case studies highlighting some best-of class stories for use of broadband technology in rural communities. ... More from Blandin on Broadband

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Ellen Sandbeck Program Cancelled

Ellen Sandbeck will not be able to speak this evening due to a personal emergency. We hope to reschedule her for later this summer.  Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. ...

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Annual Meeting a Success - Thank You!

Our annual meeting was a great success! Over people attended to watch Dr. Darby Nelson give an entertaining presentation on his new book, "For the Love of Lakes". ...

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